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MAGNESIUM ALGINATE

CAS 37251-44-8 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A magnesium salt of alginate, a polysaccharide from brown seaweed. Used as a thickener and binder in cosmetics with an excellent safety record — alginates are food-grade and biodegradable.

Function

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Natural thickening
  • Skin-friendly polysaccharide
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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